What kind of payments do you accept?
We accept cash, checks, debit and credit cards.
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Will my insurance cover my treatments?
Yes, we are in network with Cigna and United Healthcare. We also take other insurance plans like Aetna, Sutter Select, IATSE and Harrington Health to name a few provided you have out of network acupuncture benefits on your plan. We do not take Blue Cross, Blue Shield or ASHP. We can give you an invoice to submit to Blue Cross and Blue Shield for reimbursement. As for ASHP, we are not in their network, please refer to the website for a list of practitioners that participate.
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What is your fee schedule?
Our first initial consultation and acupuncture treatment is $150. Our follow up treatments are $95. We offer packages of 5 treatments for $85 each. Herbal medicine ranges, but is approximately $25 a week. Supplements vary widely.
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Do you have evening or weekend appointments?
We sure do! Our last appointment during the week is typically at 7pm, sometimes 730pm. As for weekends, we are open on Saturday and closed on Sunday.Did this answer your question?
Can I receive Acupuncture if I am pregnant?
Absolutely! Weekly treatments are highly recommended in your first trimester as opposed to massage which is contraindicated. We commonly work with women throughout their pregnancy and beyond.
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What is your experience in treating fertility?
Tao to Wellness has been a wellness center for 18 years and we have helped hundreds and hundreds of couples achieve their wish to become parents. Our secret lies in the fact that our practitioners possess an education in both Eastern and Western modalities surrounding the subject of reproduction and fertility. If you are trying naturally or are working with an OB or Reproductive Endocrinologist towards IUI or IVF, we have a full understanding of what that entails and how it meshes with Chinese medicine. This additional knowledge ultimately helps us when choosing your treatment plan as a whole.
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Do I have to take herbs?
Herbs and Acupuncture commonly go hand in hand, one representing Yin and the other Yang. They work together synergistically and will help a patient get to his/her desired state of health at a faster rate. In our fertility work, herbs are always recommend. However, if a patient is sensitive to herbs or feel very strongly about NOT taking them, we will certainly work with this and support you the best way we can.Did this answer your question?
What style of acupuncture do you use?
We are exclusive to a Taiwanese style of acupuncture called the Balance Method, it utilizes imaging and the I Ching. In addition, we also practice within Master Tung’s system.
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How many treatments will I need?
Each individual is different. This depends upon the duration, severity, and nature of the complaint. Generally from 10 to 20 treatments are adequate for the majority of chronic disorders. Some acute conditions may only require a single treatment and some degenerative conditions may require as many as 40 treatments.Did this answer your question?
What happens during my first visit?
On your first visit, the practitioner will do a thorough consultation asking questions relating to many different aspects of your body and life, not only the condition for which you are seeking treatment. The practitioner will then take your pulse, examine your tongue, and sometimes palpate your abdomen or check for tender areas along the blood vessels. After all your questions are answered, the practitioner will then begin your acupuncture treatment. Have no fear if this is your first time, feel free to communicate whatever sensations or feelings are coming up for you, the practitioner will work at your pace. After the needles are inserted and we’ve made sure you are comfortable you will be left alone to rest. Most patients say this is the deepest rest they’ve had in years! Sleeping is encouraged! For more information about your first visit, click here!
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